http://mycarbonclick.com/index.phpArticles from MyCarbonClick.comhttp://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Microsoft-Sleep-Proxy-App-Cuts-PC-Energy-Consumption <p> Many of us leave our office computers running while we're away at meetings, on lunch break, and even when we've gone home for the day. Not shutting down PCs costs American businesses an estimated $2.8 billion a year... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/More-Energy-Efficient-A-C-on-the-Horizon <p> On hot days, air conditioning can make you sigh "Ahh" in relief. The electric bill at the end of the month, however, might cause you to shout, "Ahh!" in shock and horror instead... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/wind_energy/Beer-v.-Wine <p> Summer BBQs, pool parties and vacations are all my favorite parts of summer, and nothing goes better with summer fun than some cool and refreshing drinks... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/G-Oil-Marine-Biodegradable-2-Cycle-Motor-Oil <p> Read the title again and think about the word "biodegradable" for a motor oil. That's what got me, and when I saw this stuff, I had to review it... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/The-Backlash-Against-BP <p> Once upon a time there was an oil giant named British Petroleum, or BP for short. They decided to get a contract for drilling oil out in the Gulf of Mexico... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/wind_energy/Sailing-the-Ocean-Green <p> Planes, trains, and automobiles - what happened to travel on the open seas? Well, it pretty much fell by the wayside with the advent of the airplane industry. But with eco-concerns abounding and volcanoes erupting, perhaps ocean liners will stage a comeback... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Paper-Towels-or-Air-Dryers <p> It's a question for the ages, something that has haunted generation after generation behind the closed doors of the bathroom: to use or not to use - paper towel or hand dryer? </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Mini-Cars-to-the-Rescue! <p> This will take everyone back a bit. The first car I ever owned was made in Germany and called an Opel. It had a little four-cylinder engine, got about 30 miles per gallon, and was a neat little scoot during my high school days. Back then it was considered a "compact car" but nowadays, it would be equivalent to about the length of a mid-size... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Department-of-Transportation-Introduces-New-Bike-Policy <p> In the hunt for green energy, the transportation department looks to leg power. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a new policy that makes way for alternate forms of transport... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Car-Sharing <p> Did you ever hear of car sharing, or a car co-op? This is a deal where you register as a member, pick up a car or have one delivered at an appointed place, drive it to where you are going, bring it back and you are done... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/The-Smart-Path-to-Biking <p> Why do I love bicycling? Let me count the ways. It's great exercise, a gas and pollution-free way to commute, a wonderful leisure activity...I could go on forever... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Stay-Cool-and-Eco-friendly-with-Energy-Efficient-AC <p> As the temperatures rise with the approach of summer, more and more people will be turning on their air conditioners. But by cooling their homes with air conditioners, Americans release approximately 100 million tons of carbon dioxide into the air... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Greener-by-the-Acre <p> We had two lawn mowers when I was growing up. One was a push type reel mower and one was an electric... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Green-Your-Laundry-Routine <p> Ahh, the smell of fresh, just cleaned clothes and sheets. While clean laundry may be sweet to our noses, the process that goes into washing and drying our laundry takes a toll on the environment... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Green-Algae-Jet-Fuel <p> In the history of waste and inefficiency, I would be willing to bet that the world's military organizations are the biggest culprits. When it comes to defending your homeland, or making that big offensive attack, nothing else matters... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Soy-Not-as-Green-as-You-Think <p> Meat and dairy production are notorious for their heavy carbon footprints. From soy ink and soy candles, to soy milk and tofu, soy is touted as a green godsend. Closer examination of soy farming, however, reveals that soy is not exactly an innocent food... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/The-Power-of-the-Sun <p> Searching for a cheaper way to harness the power of the sun? Just Google it. </p> <p> Google, the search-engine giant, has developed a new prototype for solar mirrors that could dramatically reduce the cost of building a solar thermal plant... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/Green-Your-Cell-Phone <p> Love 'em or hate 'em, cell phones are ubiquitous these days. Since they are a big - some might say essential - part of many people's lives, they can have a big impact on the environment... </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/wind_energy/Vegan-Gourmet-Candle-79 <p> It's hard to miss Bart Potenza. Tall and lean, with a big smile, he turns to face me, and before speaking a word, he puffs out his chest. His light green t-shirt is printed with the words, "I Am Green..." </p> http://mycarbonclick.com/index.php/communities/ba/categories/clean_energy/footprints/The-Paper-Trail <p> Long ago and far away, paper mills were big business. Cutting down trees, bleaching and chemicals, cranking out sheet after sheet, selling and using it, then throwing it all away... </p>